5 d. ago Government prioritises healthcare in 2026 budget – Health Minister

The Minister for Health, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has described the 2026 budget as “the most people-focused and health-centred budget” in recent years, highlighting a strong commitment to healthcare investment. Speaking at the Government Accountability Series, Mr Akandoh announced a GH¢34 billion allocation to the health sector, including GH¢11 billion for the National Health Insurance Scheme […]

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5 d. ago Network issues fixed after extra spectrum to telcos – Dep. Communications Minister

Deputy Communications Minister, Mohammed Adams Sukparu, says the government has successfully resolved the nationwide mobile network challenges following the allocation of additional spectrum to major telecommunications companies, including MTN and Telecel (formerly Vodafone).

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8 d. ago Agenda 111 Completion May Take 193 Years at Current Funding Levels

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agenda-111-completion-may-take-193-years-at-current-funding-levels/The Member of Parliament (MP) for Atwima Nwabiagya North has warned that Ghana’s Agenda 111 hospital project faces a dramatic timeline extension under the 2026 budget allocation proposed by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) government. Frank Yeboah raised concerns that current funding levels could stretch the project’s completion to the year 2219. Speaking during parliamentary […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/agenda-111-completion-may-take-193-years-at-current-funding-levels/

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1 week ago SEND Ghana Welcomes Social Investment but Warns Implementation Gaps May Undermine Impact

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/send-ghana-welcomes-social-investment-but-warns-implementation-gaps-may-undermine-impact/Policy advocacy group SEND Ghana has commended the government for record social sector allocations in the 2026 budget but cautioned that without strengthening implementation systems, the increased spending may fail to reach the most vulnerable citizens. In a statement released following the budget presentation on November 13, 2025, SEND Ghana urged government to improve budget […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/send-ghana-welcomes-social-investment-but-warns-implementation-gaps-may-undermine-impact/

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2 w. ago Opposition Questions Constitutional Process in Ghana Budget Allocation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-questions-constitutional-process-in-ghana-budget-allocation/The opposition has accused government of breaching constitutional procedures by prescribing how local assemblies should spend their statutory funds before Parliament approves the distribution formula required by law. Francis Asenso-Boakye, Ranking Member on the Local Government and Decentralisation Committee of Parliament, claims the 2026 Budget Statement and Economic Policy illegally dictates District Assemblies Common Fund […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/opposition-questions-constitutional-process-in-ghana-budget-allocation/

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2 w. ago Eduwatch critiques Ghana’s 2026 education budget, highlights key gaps

The Africa Education Watch has raised concerns regarding the allocation of funds for the education sector, urging the government to take more decisive steps to address persistent gaps in funding, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure development.

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2 w. ago Africa Disability Institute welcomes key gains for PWDs in 2026 budget

The Africa Disability Institute, (ADI), has welcomed the government’s decision to increase the District Assemblies Common Fund (DACF) allocation for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) from 3% to 5% in the 2026 National Budget. ADI, a leading African centre for disability rights research, inclusion policy, and social development advocacy identified the move as a meaningful advancement […]

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2 w. ago Deputy minority leader urges government to release 400 million cedis for women’s bank

Deputy Minority Leader Patricia Appiagyei has called on the government to ensure that the 400 million cedis allocated to the Women’s Bank in the 2025 budget is released without delay.

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3 w. ago Government allocates GH¢401 million to Women’s Development Bank in 2026 Budget

Government has announced a fresh GH¢401 million capital injection into the Women’s Development Bank to expand access to affordable finance for women-owned micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

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3 w. ago Government Allocates Record GH¢30.8 Billion for Infrastructure and Jobs

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-allocates-record-gh%c2%a230-8-billion-for-infrastructure-and-jobs/President John Mahama has revealed that Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has allocated GH¢30.8 billion in the 2026 national budget to support the Big Push road construction initiative, more than double this year’s GH¢13.8 billion allocation. The unprecedented budgetary allocation marks one of the largest infrastructure commitments in Ghana’s recent history, signalling what government […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-allocates-record-gh%c2%a230-8-billion-for-infrastructure-and-jobs/

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3 w. ago 2026 Budget: Government allots GH₵150m to Black Stars for FIFA World Cup

The Government of Ghana has allocated GH₵150 million to the senior national football team, the Black Stars, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson made the announcement on Thursday, November 13, 2025, while presenting the 2026 Budget Statement in Parliament. According to the Minister, the allocation […]

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3 w. ago Increase budget to agriculture sector to at least 10% of GDP – Chamber of Agribusiness to government

The Chamber of Agribusiness has appealed to the government to increase the budgetary allocation to agriculture to at least 10% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The government allocated some GH¢1.54 billion to the agriculture sector in the 2025 Budget. This represented about 0.115% of the projected GDP for 2025. Sharing his expectation ahead […]

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